A 1979 postcard from the Ashgabat series, featuring the monument to statesman K. Atabaev.
What is shown on the postcard
The black-and-white photograph shows a massive rectangular architectural and sculptural monument set against green foliage. The monument features relief portraits and compositional elements, along with the dates ‘1887–1938’. Pedestrians are seen walking along the pathway near the structure.
Historical note
Kaigiz Kulievich Atabaev (1887–1938) was a prominent Turkmen Soviet state and party leader who served as the Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the Turkmen SSR. Monuments dedicated to his legacy were erected across the republic during the Soviet era.
Present day
The urban landscape of Ashgabat has undergone radical transformation over recent decades. Many Soviet-era monuments have been removed, relocated, or replaced during extensive urban renewal projects in the capital of Turkmenistan.
Questions and answers
- What year is indicated on the postcard? The postcard depicts the year 1979.
- Who is the monument dedicated to? The monument is dedicated to the statesman K. Atabaev.
- In which city was the photograph taken? The photograph was taken in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Ashgabat from 1979.
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